The contact owns a 2009 Mazda CX-9. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact stated the brake pads and rotors were replaced; however, the abnormal sound persisted. The contact called and informed the dealer of the issue however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V451000 (Suspension) as a possible solution for the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- Louisville, KY, USA

I received a notice that water may enter the front suspension lower arm ball joint fittings during driving. Nothing has happened since receiving a notice in September 2015. They said parts are not available and they will notify me when they are available.

- Trabuco Canyon, CA, USA

While traveling @ about 15 mph made a right turn up a one way street, car made a loud thump sound and lurched forward. At which point the car stopped and I was not able to move back or forward. Exited vehicle to find driver side wheel broke off and moved forward in the wheel well. Mazda roadside was called and flatbed service arranged. Car is well maintained and only has 74,000 miles. Mazda needs to act quickly on this recall issue because some one is going to get seriously injured or kiilled (driving at highway speeds)

- Forest Hills, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Cx-9. while driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise was heard while attempting to make a left turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver side lower control arm was failing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V451000 (suspension). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Riverbank, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Cx-9. while driving downhill at approximately 75 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle shook violently without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ball joint and lower control arm separated and the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V451000 (suspension) however, parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 38,900.

- Aurora, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Cx-9. while driving approximately 20 mph, there was an abnormal noise, the ball joints failed, and the vehicle suddenly stopped. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V451000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

- Bronx, NY, USA